Slash, 'You're A Lie' -- New Song

Have you heard the new Slash song "You're a Lie" yet? The song is on the upcoming release Apocalyptic Love. Basically, the song rules. The new album will be out May 22. Check it out and happy Sunday.

Def Leppard, Poison, Lita Ford Tour Announced

To say that I am disappointed with the third act on the bill is a bit of an understatement. I guess since Poison/Def Leppard just toured together a few years ago, I assumed the third act would be a significant draw. I'm not slagging on Lita Ford in any way - but she's not as big a name as some other bands this tour could have attracted. Most people thought the extra band would be Twisted Sister - I think that would have made sense.

The Def Lep/Poison/Lita tour will last 32 days, and start in June.

“We had such a good time going out with Poison in 2009 that we thought it only right to do it again,” Joe Elliott said in the press release announcing the tour.

More dates are expected to be announced soon. No official info on ticketing yet, but I'm sure fanclub VIP packages will be available. There is one date (Atlanta, June 29) up on Ticketmaster already that lists prices at $31 - $131.

I gotta admit, I'm on the fence about this one. I'm trying to save money so I can get really good seats for Aerosmith, but I always get sucked in by Def Leppard and Poison. Always.

Here are the dates/venues:

Jun. 20 - Salt Lake City, UT @ USANA Amphitheater
Jun. 22 - Irvine, CA @ Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
Jun. 23 - Las Vegas, NV @ Red Rock Amphitheatre
Jun. 25 - Denver, CO @ Pepsi Center
Jun. 27 - Kansas City, MO @ Sprint Center
Jun. 29 - Atlanta, GA @ Aaron’s Amphitheatre at Lakewood
Jun. 30 - Tampa, FL @ Tampa Bay Times Forum
Jul. 02 - Cincinnati, OH @ Riverbend Music Center
Jul. 03 - Nashville, TN @ Bridgestone Arena
Jul. 06 - Cleveland, OH @ Quickens Loan Arena
Jul. 07 - Detroit, MI @ DTE Energy Music Theatre
Jul. 10 - Baltimore, MD @ Merriweather Pavilion
Jul. 11 - Newark, NJ @ Prudential Center
Jul. 13 - Wantagh, NY @ Nikon at Jones Beach Pavilion
Jul. 16 - Montreal, QC @ Bell Centre
Jul. 17 - Hamilton, ON @ Copps Coliseum
Jul. 19 - Chicago, IL @ Allstate Arena
Jul. 22 - Cadott, WI @ Rock Fest

Scorpions, 'Comeblack' -- Album Review

As The Scorpions criss-cross the globe on their farewell tour, the band is also celebrating a new album release. The album, called Comeblack, is a little mystifying in that it is half old Scorps tunes rerecorded… and the other half covers. In the liner notes, the band explains their desire to record again: “This album is an encore for our diehard fans, saying thank you for all the support for so many years. At the same time this is a tribute to legendary bands from the sixties like The Beatles and The Rolling Stones who inspired us to follow our dreams.”

The first half of the record is comprised of all the famous Scorpions tunes, like “No One Like You” and Wind of Change.” While I’m not big on rerecorded albums – because really, what is the point? – I have to give the Scorps props on this one. Klaus Meine still sounds downright fantastic and in a lot of cases it is hard to tell whether the track is a redux or the original. That’s talent right there.

The more interesting part of the record is the covers, the best being “Tainted Love” (Gloria Jones) and “Ruby Tuesday” (Rolling Stones).

The main thing about Comeblack is that it is an album you don’t need… but if you are a Scorpions fan, you’ll probably want it to fill out your collection. Plus, the production is top notch and the sound is huge.  Comeblack is the last studio album the Scorpions will ever record, so it’s like owning a little piece of history as well.

Tracklisting:

01. Rhythm Of Love
02. No One Like You
03. The Zoo
04. Rock You Like A Hurricane
05. Blackout
06. Still Loving You
07. Wind Of Change

Covers:

08. Tainted Love (GLORIA JONES)
09. Children Of The Revolution (T. REX)
10. Across The Universe (THE BEATLES)
11. Tin Soldier (SMALL FACES)
12. All Day And All Of The Night (THE KINKS)
13. Ruby Tuesday (THE ROLLING STONES)

Eddie Van Halen Lands on TMZ

Ok, I love Eddie Van Halen... and TMZ. I'm not ashamed to admit I look at the site each night just to catch up on celeb gossip. Imagine my surprise when I find Eddie Van Halen on the site... carrying his tiny dog. Apparently Eddie has a tiny dog that he loves... and defends. I'm pretty sure it's a sign of something good when our glam and metal heroes end up on TMZ.

Tesla to Tour with the Scorpions

Did you know that Tesla are heading out with the Scorpions this summer? The Scorpions will invade America for a final time as part of their Final Sting tour. I actually think this is an absolutely brilliant pairing - and the bill would be even better with another band (or two) added as well. If the Scorps added someone like a Dokken, Jackyl or Kix, the package would be *massive* for fans of our music. Of course, none of the dates are stopping anywhere near me... which sort of seems to be a theme this year. Of course, tour announcement season is young, so here's hoping some bands actually decide to stop in Ohio this summer. Anyway, here are those Scorps/Tesla dates:

June
9 - Mountain View, CA - Shoreline Amphitheatre
12 - Morrison, CO - Red Rocks Amphitheatre
14 - Albuquerque, NM - Hard Rock Casino Albuquerque Presents The Pavilion
15 - Phoenix, AZ - Comerica Theatre
17 - Tucson, AZ - Anselmo Valencia Amphitheater
22 - Los Angeles, CA - Staples Center
23 - Las Vegas, NV - Thomas & Mack Center

Both the Scorpions and Tesla have loads of other dates scheduled - just not with each other. Check out their respective websites for dates and tickets.

Comeblack

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It Finally Happened: Vince Neil Gets His Own Strip Club

Boom.

You knew it would happen at some point: Vince Neil is now the proud proprietor of a strip joint. Naturally, the club is called Vince Neil's Girls, Girls, Girls.

Yep.

The club will open in Las Vegas, the city of sin that Vince calls home. Vince says Girls, Girls, Girls will be different than most strip clubs because it will be "a rock n' roll joint." Vince says the girls will be more edgier than in "average" strip clubs. Dancers will be allowed to have tattoos and sexier outfits (whatever that means). He also promises better music and the sexiest girls in town.

Girls, Girls, Girls opens in a couple weeks.  It will be located on Tropicana Avenue, about a mile from the world famous Las Vegas strip.

Oh, and apparently the opening of the club will be chronicled in a new reality series. Just what the world needs, right?

ShipRocked 2012 Bands Announced

Godsmack, Five Finger Death Punch, P.O.D., Sevendust, Filter, Fuel, Black Stone Cherry, Lit, Geoff Tate (Queensrÿche), Gilby Clarke (ex-Guns N’ Roses) and In This Moment are confirmed for the fourth annual ShipRocked, the ultimate rock music cruise vacation. ShipRocked 2012 embarks from Fort Lauderdale, FL November 27 and provides guests with four days and nights of music and mayhem--along with a little relaxation--onboard the MSC Poesia while sailing the Caribbean. Ports of call include Key West, FL and Nassau, Bahamas (subject to change), with the cruise returning to Fort Lauderdale December 1. Additional bands will be announced in the coming weeks. Monster Energy is set once again to partner with ShipRocked and help fuel the 2012 voyage into the hard rocking seas.

ShipRocked guests will enjoy multiple performances from each band on various stages throughout the ship, artist meet and greets, and Q&A sessions, along with artist-hosted activities including contests, game shows, insane parties, theme nights and more. ShipRocked offers unique opportunities to interact with bands in various settings onboard and in ports of call.

Godsmack’s Shannon Larkin performed on ShipRocked 2011 with his band Another Animal and says, "The whole experience was very unique and very kick ass! I would recommend this highly to bands and fans alike. I made a ton of fond memories and hope to do it again!"

Morgan Rose of Sevendust--who performed on ShipRocked 2010 and 2011--comments: "Being invited to be a part of ShipRocked again is amazing.  We've had an awesome time the past two years. It gives us a chance to be so close to the people, while on tour it's nearly impossible to do that. I hope to see all of our fans on the boat!”

In between the live shows and other events during the music festival at sea, ShipRocked guests will have plenty of opportunities to rest, recharge, feast on all-you-can eat cuisine, or simply kick back on their private balconies overlooking the ocean and star-filled sky. The MSC Poesia from Italy offers luxury cruising at its finest, lavishing its guests with luxurious Italian style, modern amenities, and an abundance of recreational activities and entertainment. Along with swimming pools, whirlpools, a fitness center, and multiple restaurants and bars, the ship also offers a miniature golf course, shuffleboard, tennis court, jogging track, cigar lounge, wine bar, discotheque, Internet cafe, shopping arcade, Vegas-style casino, and a 12,000 square-foot spa. In essence, almost everything a guest could ever want is available onboard the floating resort.

“As rock music evolves, so does ShipRocked,” notes ShipRocked producer Alan Koenig of ASK4 Entertainment. “Our fourth annual voyage is poised to be our biggest and best sailing yet, and we couldn't be more excited to have Godsmack at the helm. SR12 will include some of the biggest names in modern hard rock, as well as a generous helping of new bands to watch out for in the future.  Of course, it wouldn't be a ShipRocked cruise without a few of the amazing artists who have helped make the last three decades sound so good.”

Vacation packages start at only $799 per person (double occupancy) and include exclusive access to all ShipRocked concerts and special events, deluxe stateroom, meals, ship activities, ship entertainment and more. Guests are also able to choose their specific cabin when booking a reservation.

Tickets go on sale to the general public Saturday, March 10 at 10:00 AM ET. Space is limited, so early booking is encouraged to guarantee a cabin. For more information--including travel discounts--and to make a reservation, go to www.GetShipRocked.com  or call 1-888-370-9680.

For the fourth year in a row, the ShipRocked onboard charity auction will benefit Cancer Sucks (www.cancersucks.com), a nonprofit organization dedicated to funding innovative medical research and finding a cure for cancer. The auction will feature one-of-a-kind rock memorabilia from this year’s performers and more. ShipRocked guests have a history of generosity, with previous onboard auctions raising over $100,000 for various charities.